Today I speak to Geoff McDonald. Geoff was previously the Global Vice-President of HR, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability at Unilever, and is now a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace and elevating wellbeing to a strategic priority in the C suite. He is a very much sought-after keynote speaker, who inspires and provokes organisations to put wellbeing at the centre of everything they do, with a reputation for energising and motivating audiences to take action in creating workplaces that enhance the lives of all employees.  What you’ll hear about:The powerful emotions of love and hopeBeing open to talking to friends and colleaguesThe stigma of mental ill–healthUnderstanding anxiety and depressionHow companies are supporting people with mental ill-health in the workplaceReflect on your own relationship to mental-ill healthStart the conversation on mental-ill health in your team/companyTell your storyBring in an external catalyst to gain awareness and start the conversation Move from the rationale to the story-telling Understanding not everyone is a great story-tellerGet the right permissions before you share your storyWhat does asking for help mean? Weekly Challenge : See if you can take on some “CAN DO”  everyday - Connection, Be Active, Be Nice to someone, Discover, ObservePower of Music : Don’t let the old man in by Toby KeithLinks:Geoff’s LinkedINGeoff’s WebsiteMinds @ WorkVisit the Impactful Authenticity Website to find out more about the episode and follow us on Instagram or Lucy's LinkedINYou can listen to the Impactful Authenticity playlist via Spotify